PRG DMX Reference Guide 5.4 User Manual
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Luminaire addresses are usually decided upon prior to the set-up of equipment. The lighting plot may
contain this information.
Step 11. Hang Repeater Boxes.
Note: When hanging a repeater, hang so that the red and green comm LED indicators will be visible to the tech, not
the audience, when the truss is raised (at trim).
a.
Attach Repeater Boxes to pipe or truss using Series 200 truss hooks (turn quarter-turn fastener
clockwise). Refer to
on page 56 for more information. Do not over-turn
quarter-turn fastener or truss hook receptacle assembly may be damaged.
b.
Attach safety cable to Repeater Box handle and verify that the unit is securely fastened to pipe or truss.
Figure 3-27: Hanging Repeater Box
Step 12. Connect Series 200 trunk cables.
a.
Connect plug end of Series 200 trunk cables to ACS or mini-ACS rack trunk cable outputs.
b.
Connect receptacle end to Repeater Box.
Step 13. Connect Series 200 lamp cables.
a.
For Series 200 luminaires, attach plug end of Series 200 lamp cable to Repeater Box output.
Remember to phase-balance Repeater Box. Refer to
b.
Connect receptacle end of lamp cable to luminaire. Make sure to use correct length of lamp cable to
avoid having too much excess. Avoid using many short lamp cables connected together since the more
interconnections that exist, the more noise and maintenance problems that may develop.
Step 14. Perform final inspection.
Ensure that all components are securely connected and that all hanging equipment’s safety cables are in
use. Ensure that cabling is routed safely.
Step 15. Perform system checkout and troubleshooting.
For more information see
Truss Pipe
Clip
Safety Cable